Q&A: How bankruptcy and evictions may impact residents and the business community in 2024, Published in Law Week Colorado
In an article published on 1/26 in Law Week Colorado, Lisa Cancanon discussed how the business community and residents might be affected by bankruptcy and evictions in 2024. Cancanon predicts lower interest rates in 2024 and warns individuals to be cautious about lending. She also discusses that evictions may pose dual challenges and opportunities that could impact residential renters and...
Lars Hubbard and Noelle Rauschendorfer Featured in the Oregon State Bar Bulletin
In the January edition of Oregon State Bar Bulletin’s “Moves” section, the recent hirings of Lars Hubbard and Noelle Rauschendorfer at VF Law’s Oregon and Idaho offices are highlighted.
Hubbard’s practice focuses on HOA law, including collections, covenant enforcement, insurance defense, document drafting, and general counsel. He has experience preparing matters for...
VF Law Continues Expansion — Relocates Oregon Offices, Published in Attorney at Law Magazine
An article published in Attorney at Law Magazine highlighted VF Law’s moving to new offices in Lake Oswego, Oregon. The office space, located at 6000 Meadows Road, Suite 500, is convenient to both Highway 217 and I-5, and is just three miles from VF Law’s former location.
“VF Law hired additional attorneys across all of its areas of practice in 2023, and opened new offices in Boise as its...
Congress has work to do in legislation that revisits Opportunity Zones, Published in the DJC Oregon
In an article published in the DJC Oregon, Coni S. Rathbone writes about how proposed congressional changes to laws surrounding Opportunity Zones (OZs) are meant to increase transparency and accountability. One such change is that investors in Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) will not have to pay taxes on those earnings for an additional two years. Another change is that QOFs will be able to...
VF Law Welcomes Back Attorney Lisa Cancanon to the Firm’s Colorado Office, Published in Attorney at Law Magazine
An article published in Attorney at Law Magazine announced that bankruptcy and collections attorney Lisa Cancanon has returned to the firm’s offices in Colorado as an associate. She has been practicing law for 11 years.
“Cancanon focuses her legal practice on various facets of bankruptcy and collections. Her experience entails representing both lenders and services in collections proceedings,”...
VF Law Hires Attorney Noelle Rauschendorfer, Published in Attorney At Law Magazine
Attorney At Law Magazine published an article highlighting Noelle Rauschendorfer’s new role at VF Law. The article focuses on Noelle’s previous experience, her focus on HOA Law, and VF’s continued growth in the new Boise, ID office.
“Noelle has a strong work ethic, and she is able to seamlessly navigate complex issues. We are pleased to expand the operational capability of...
Lars Hubbard Featured in University of Oregon’s Quarterly Alumni Newsletter
In the University of Oregon’s quarterly alumni newsletter, Lars Hubbard was highlighted in the Class Notes section. The newsletter focuses on Hubbard’s time at the University of Oregon, his recent hiring at the firm, and his areas of focus in his legal practice.
At VF Law, Hubbard’s practice focuses on homeowners’ association matters including collections, covenant...
VF Law Establishes Precedent Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege in Oregon Supreme Court Win; Published in Attorney at Law Magazine
Attorney At Law Magazine published an article highlighting Ryan Harris’ recent Oregon Supreme Court win, which helps cement the attorney-client privilege precedent in the state. The article gives an overview of the Hill v. Johnson case, explains how Harris argued that malpractice documents fall under attorney-client privilege, and details the reasons why the case is important for setting...
HOAs Cannot Prohibit Installation of Solar but can Enforce Reasonable Restrictions, Published by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Community Associations Institute
In a column published by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Community Associations Institute, VF Law Partner Damien M. Bielli writes that Colorado HOAs can, within reason, dictate where solar panels may be installed in an HOA’s common areas. Bielli advises HOAs to remain current on relevant statutes to determine where and how solar panels might be restricted.
“If your documents outright...
Rathbone joins VF Law as of counsel in two practice groups, Published in DJC
In an article published in DJC Oregon, it was announced that VF Law has hired Coni S. Rathbone in its Business and Real Estate Practice Groups as Of Counsel. In this new role, Rathbone will divide her time between VF’s Idaho and Oregon offices, applying her expertise in representing property owners and developers in complex commercial real estate transactions, orchestrating tenant-in-common...